Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2025 November 14

Putting To Silence The Foolishness Of Ignorant Men

“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:” (1 Peter 2:13-15)

Today’s Morsel: We often see in Peter’s writings a call for submission. He tells us to submit to each other. To submit to those in authority, and to every ordinance of man, and to Christ. He tells us that we should live and conduct ourselves in such a way that it is well pleasing to God. Our actions and conduct ought to be good examples before others. There are many people who lack the knowledge and understanding of God. This is why our lives must be lived out before them that they may see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven. There are many people who reject Christ, because they just don’t know. Paul states: “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4) Satan has people blinded to truth, and this is why we must shine before them. And by our submission and doing those things which are well-pleasing to God, we can hopefully silence the foolishness of ignorant men and bring them out of darkness unto His marvelous light. 

Sing: By God’s word at last my sins I learned; then I trembled at the law I’d spurned. Till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary.

Mercy there was great, and grace was free. Pardon there was multiplied to me. There my burden soul found liberty, at Calvary.

Thought For Today: “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13)